Can you put "yo" in front of reflexive verbs?

Question

Is it correct to say "Yo me gusta…" or "Yo me vestí"?

Me gusta , no yo . Vestir is reflexive so ,"me vestí, I dressed or got dressed . But I am no expert so wait for a native speaker. - ray76, Dec 24, 2015

I have a feeling someone will say , yes if you need to emphasise "you" . so wait young lady. - ray76, Dec 24, 2015

Answer 1

Is it correct to say "Yo me gusta…" or "Yo me vestí"?

Ray is correct.

Me gusta is not reflexive, the subject is what follows gusta, me is the indirect object. If you want emphasis you say "A mí me gusta..."

Me vestí is reflexive. if you need to emphasize it for some reason, you can add yo: "yo me vestí"

Please note:

Vestí is a simple past yo conjugation- so yo/me is subject and object.

Gusta is a third person present indicative- the verb is not conjugated to yo.

Bosque, this was very helpful to me, too. - jrschenk, Dec 24, 2015

Thanks mate , I was sure that was it but I lack the courage to commit myself . Best of luck to you and family mate , have a wonderful Christmas. - ray76, Dec 24, 2015

Gracias, Ray y de nada jrschenk. :) - bosquederoble, Dec 24, 2015

gracias, todos! - englishespanol, Dec 24, 2015

Answer 2

Here are links to lessons on "gustar" and verbs like gustar" and another on "reflexive verbs"

gustar and verbs like gustar

reflexive verbs

Thanks F Y S, a great Christmas to you and family , I hope that you have a fantastic time . Amor de Ramón.xx - ray76, Dec 24, 2015

Answer 3

Adding to what was said.

Yes, you can use "yo" to emphasize the fact that it is you.

(yo) me visto

(yo) me vestí

(yo) me gusto (I like myself)

Try not to take it so hard on yourself with grammar, as it seems you are not too familiar with even English grammar.

If so, then try to come to terms with how it is said in Spanish with how it is supposed to be said in English.

Do I make sense?